Job Description

Schedule: PRN | Vary| Minimum 2 Shifts per month (1 weekend shift)

Your experience matters

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapy Student joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

How you’ll contribute

A Respiratory Therapy Student who excels in this role:

• Assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care.
• Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

The Respiratory Therapist Student must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program and completed a minimum of 2 semesters of the program.

• State Board of Respiratory Care (Student)
• Must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program and completed a minimum of 2 semesters of the program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Melissa Gilbert by emailing melissa.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net texting 615-324-9804, or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/Mgilbert

More about Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a295 bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Pulaski County community as well as surrounding counties for over 40 years. We are proud to have received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, awarded the Advanced Certification from Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, names a U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital, recognized by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care as an Accredited Check Pain Center, and our neurosurgery program has been recognized as an Accredited Spine Center by The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.